Austin Middle School vs Bragg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–7
727 students
Bragg Middle School
Gardendale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Austin Middle School Decatur, Alabama | Bragg Middle School Gardendale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 263 | #88 of 263 |
| National rank | #8134 of 15,369 | #7209 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 727 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| city | Decatur | Gardendale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bragg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 47.7).
- •Austin Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Bragg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Bragg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 64.8%).
- •Austin Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.3).
- •Bragg Middle School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 727.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austin Middle School better than Bragg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bragg Middle School ranks higher (51.9 vs 47.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Austin Middle School and Bragg Middle School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Gardendale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Middle School: 727. Bragg Middle School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Middle School and Bragg Middle School rank in Alabama?
Austin Middle School is 109th of 263 and Bragg Middle School is 88th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).